As many of you are aware, Taylor Larimore has graced this planet for nine decades which includes seven decades of investment experience, a portion of which came before many of our youngest members were born. Recently, we at our affiliate blog asked Taylor some questions regarding his evolution as an investor. Taylor was gracious enough to respond:

Although I have had minor disagreements with Taylor over the years, there is no one who posts here for whom I have more respect. He is consistent with his advice, and the vast majority of investors would benefit from following his advice. I can only hope to achieve the success that he has achieved. Furthermore, I hope that I am as lucid as he if I am fortunate enough to reach his age. Thanks Taylor for being the consummate gentleman and sage that you have been over the years.

South Florida Bogleheads are fortunate to have Taylor in our South Florida Local Chapter. We would like to invite all Bogleheads to our next local chapter meeting on Sunday, July 1, 2018, honoring Taylor and his new book. We plan for a nice book signing with Taylor and a discussion of the Three Fund Portfolio.

Taylor is not only an astute investor with great knowledge, but he is a true gentleman who has never made a rude comment about any other poster and treats all patiently and kindly. Thank you, Taylor, for being you.

Thank you Taylor for all you have done for us over the years. The interview told your story well, your progress from a complicated portfolio recommended by your broker to a simple three fund portfolio. Best luck with your newest book.

Taylor is not only an astute investor with great knowledge, but he is a true gentleman who has never made a rude comment about any other poster and treats all patiently and kindly. Thank you, Taylor, for being you.

A true role model for poor souls like me who could never match such greatness but can aspire to do so.

Thanks for the link to the interview and many thanks to Taylor; not only for his upcoming book, but for his kind, gentle and consistent advocacy (just like his mentor Jack!) to benefit the everyday investor.

What strikes me about this interview is the timeline. Note that Taylor had 35 years of investing (1951-1986) under his belt before “seeing the light” and shifting his assets to Vanguard. And then it took more years before his market timing strategies failed to produce and his reading of Bogle on Mutural Funds moved him to consider passive investing via index funds. This is experience bought dear, and over the long haul.

Thankfully, Taylor has remained forward-looking, and is thankful for all that the last 25 years have delivered in terms of financial success and security. I’ve never heard/read of him expressing regrets over “what could have been” but for those 40 years in the investment wilderness. Instead, he has provided a stellar example of both staying the course and bypassing the potential regrets.

"We don't see things as they are; we see them as we are." Anais Nin |
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"Sometimes the first duty of intelligent men is the restatement of the obvious." George Orwell

Apart from the Three Fund portfolio and holding our collective hand during market collapses, Taylor makes other remarkable contributions that are not sufficiently acknowledged:
1. Taylor reads excellent books on finance and then posts summaries of their best points
2. Taylor, together with Mel, is a founder of the Bogleheads reunions
3. Taylor runs Bogleheads annual contests that I am particularly fond of (see my signature).

Victoria

WINNER of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Apart from the Three Fund portfolio and holding our collective hand during market collapses, Taylor makes other remarkable contributions that are not sufficiently acknowledged:
1. Taylor reads excellent books on finance and then posts summaries of their best points
2. Taylor, together with Mel, is a founder of the Bogleheads reunions
3. Taylor runs Bogleheads annual contests that I am particularly fond of (see my signature).

Taylor Larimore has been a real inspiration to me on the financial planning side of life, but more important, he is a true gentleman online. Thank you, Taylor, for your extraordinary contributions to the well-being of others!

Taylor Larimore has been a real inspiration to me on the financial planning side of life, but more important, he is a true gentleman online. Thank you, Taylor, for your extraordinary contributions to the well-being of others!

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